Ecology
Biogeography
The study of the distribution of species and ecosystems across geographic space and geological time. Explains why certain organisms live where they do.
Biological Context
Biogeography explains patterns like why marsupials dominate Australia or why islands have unique species. Continental drift, climate history, and dispersal ability all shape distributions.
Business Application
Business biogeography: why certain business models thrive in some markets but not others. Understanding business biogeography helps predict where strategies will succeed or fail.